Did you know that UNESCO has declared 2015 the International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies? To celebrate, the Canadian National Committee for the International Commission on Illumination (CNC/CIE) announces the CNC/CIE International Year of Light High School Science Awards, to honour Canadian high school students who have competed and submitted a research project on any topic related to light and lighting, from vision and perception through optics and physics, to architectural applications.

Easy retrofit installation - take advantage of current fixtures and ballasts for an easy install with immediate energy savings . It’s the perfect switch from HID to LED.

TrueForce post top lamp

Philips TrueForce LED high lumen post top lamp makes it easy to upgrade to long lasting, energy saving LED technology without sacrificing your site’s unique outdoor character. Save yourself the hassle of replacing your entire luminaire, and retrofit with the Philips TrueForce LED high lumen lamp.

TrueForce high bay lamp

Philips TrueForce LED high lumen lamp for high bay lighting is a direct replacement for 250W Metal Halide lamps which will deliver substantial energy savings. Standard EX39 base to replace E and O rated 400W metal halide lamps. Works on Probe and pulse start ballasts.

The Electrician Forum is a monthly column that provides valuable information to electricians and electrical contractors on current industry trends and concerns.

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The discussion surrounding AC vs. DC power is not a new one, but the rapid rise in new technology, lead primarily by renewable energy and electronics has brought a new focus to the discussion about AC vs. DC and how it will affect the electrical industry.

We need not return to the debate over power distribution between Thomas Edison and Nikolas Tesla. As we know AC won as the method for power distribution, but that didn’t mean DC went away, rather its use became limited to particular products that required conversion from AC to DC. In this conversion lies one of the greatest issues with AC/DC, namely the loss of power during the conversion process. Each time power is converted there is an average loss of 5% - 20%. And at times multiple conversions are needed before power reaches its end-use. At a time when energy waste is at the forefront of industry conversations power loss is a major issue and driver of potential further adoption of DC and LVDC power use.

Now in its 24th edition, the 2018 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I includes a number of significant updates and changes to better help electrical workers in the safe maintenance of electrical equipment and create safer electrical installations.

This edition features important revisions to many sections. For example, Section 26 now mandates the use of tamper-resistant receptacles in additional areas where children may be present. Section 62 now requires ground fault circuit interrupter protection for heating devices and controls in proximity to tubs, sinks, and shower stalls. Section 10 has been updated, reorganized, and significantly reduced in length.

Networked lighting control systems are all the rage these days. Rightfully so, given their enormous capability to control luminaires, energy use — and potentially much more. But what are the major elements that define a networked lighting control system? Understanding this will help the specifier to decide which system to use on a project.

Wired vs. wireless

The biggest buzz word in the controls industry today is probably “wireless”. This means that the lighting control system wirelessly connects components in its network (via radios embedded into each component).

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Sean Freeman is a vibrant, enthusiastic and selfless individual who has taken his trade expertise beyond that of a simple career. Not only is he a Master Electrician but he has traveled around the world as an electrical technician delegate with the Red Cross Emergency Response Unit. His skills are a vital part of emergency response and disaster relief.

In 2013 Sean responded to Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. In 2014 Sean spent almost a month in Kenema, Sierra Leone working at the Ebola Treatment Centre. There he was responsible for ensuring electricity and clean water were available, and worked to strengthen the infrastructure of the facility.

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